City of Nicholasville - Construction of Fire Station #5 - Bid # 2026-319 (2026)
City of NicholasvilleCity · Nicholasville, KY- Due
- Oct 16, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Duration
- 16 months
- Primary contact
- Craig Cox
- (859) 554-5100
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Summary
The City of Nicholasville is seeking sealed lump sum bids for the general contract construction of the new Fire Station #5, located at 1301 Wilmore Rd, Nicholasville, KY 40356 under Bid # 2026-319.
The building program encompasses approximately 8,500 sq ft of office, decon, dormitory, break, and apparatus bay spaces utilizing cold-formed framing, masonry, insulated metal panel façades, and standing seam metal roofing, alongside a 2-bay pull-thru apparatus structure, an ICC-500 compliant storm shelter, a 3-bay utility garage, site work, landscaping, utility connections, concrete drives, asphalt parking, a new Wilmore Road access, garbage enclosure, backup utility generator system, and on-site demolition. Bids are due by October 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM local time at City Hall, with a mandatory or recommended pre-bid meeting on October 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Police Department Community Room. A bid security of 5 percent is required, and successful bidders must provide performance and labor/material payment bonds, insurance, and AIA305 Contractors Qualification Statement.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Bid security of 5 percent
- Performance Bond
- Labor and Material Payment Bond
- Insurance
- AIA305 - Contractors Qualification Statement
- Section 5 Financing
- Submit to
- City of Nicholasville - City Hall, 517 N. Main Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356
- Scope location
- Nicholasville, KY
- Projected sq ft
- 8,500 sq ft
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Nicholasville?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 16, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City of Nicholasville - City Hall, 517 N. Main Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356. For questions, contact Craig Cox.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Nicholasville in KY, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Craig Cox at (859) 554-5100. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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Where can I find more RFPs from City of Nicholasville?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Nicholasville are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Nicholasville regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 16 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid security of 5 percent, Performance Bond, Labor and Material Payment Bond, Insurance, AIA305 - Contractors Qualification Statement, Section 5 Financing. Review the full document from City of Nicholasville for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Nicholasville, KY. The total projected area is 8500 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.